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Nah, I’m Good

by E.Nicole

By E.Nicole MatthewsPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

Are you okay?

Yes. I am not okay

I get told what to do without a question of my opinion

Yes. I am not okay

If my heart gets ripped out of my chest I am forced to swallow it down

Yes. I am not okay

Even if I told you I wasn’t you couldn’t help, you don’t know how

Am I okay?

Yes. I am not okay



What’s wrong with you?

I’m too skinny. My spine is curved. I’m black. My gums aren’t pink.

Me.

I’m too quiet. I’m boring. Socially awkward. I’m weird.

Yea me.

I stay to myself. I observe more than entertain. I’m a human shadow put to blame. And, oh yea, I’m definitely lame.

What’s wrong with me?

I’m exactly who I want to be

inspirational

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